This semester I had an awesome opportunity to intern in the Human Resource Office of Cornerstone Hospital.  The opportunity was made possible through the Texas State University Applied Sociology Internship Program.  Cornerstone Hospital specializes in long term acute care of patients.  The hospital has 133 beds designed to bridge the continuum care of medically complex patients.  In every business you have customers, and in Human Resources your customers are your employees.  Part of my duties is assisting employees with documentation regarding leaves of absences, FMLA, short term and long term disabilities.  I also maintain and keep track of all medical staffs’ licenses to make sure the hospital is performing under state and federal guidelines.  A recent project I had a chance to participate in was the new hire orientation.  The project included revamping The Employee Handbook as well as the New Hire Packet.  What I like most about my experience is that it is challenging, but not overwhelming.  Everyday brings someday interesting and different.  I have enjoyed my experience so much that I will be pursuing a career in Human Resources after graduation.